Newbie to this forum and I'm changing the timing belt on my Mom's 1999 Accord lx. I got the Gates timing belt kit from Rockauto with the balancer belt and tensioners. I also got a new water pump, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap and rotor. I'm trying to do the 100k mi service.

The only manual I could find was a Chilton. Is there an online manual I can download (I have one for my Prelude)?

I'm getting started today and I hope to get it fininshed this weekend... Do ya'll have any tips to keep me from screwing this thing up? Thanks in advance for your help.

I'll update my progress and any issues I may come across in this thread

 

A simple Google search should net you a downloadable service manual for free. Here is a link to change the timing belt. https://honda-tech.com/zerothread/1908944

 

Yep, tried the Google search and didn't find one... I have that thread pulled up to, it's VERY helpful.

 

I couldn't get the crankshaft pulley of with the impact wrench. Oreilly's and Autozone both had their tool rented out. Oreilly's wanted $42! Thats too damn much. I ordered one off of Amazon for $25... to keep. I guess I'm not getting this thing done this weekend. bummer.

Still looking for that service manual if anyone has any ideas.

 

Be sure to replace the seals (cam, balancer, crank seals). They make a retainer to mount in front of the balancer seal that will keep it from blowing out and creating a massive oil leak. I believe you can get those on amazon as well. Don't neglect it. If you have factory wires on your car DO NOT REPLACE THEM!!! If they're not causing any problems, don't replace. Go get your money back.